Dont play the innocent party. You ran off without a word, wouldnt take my calls. You made feel like a piece ***** when all this time youve stupping someone else.

Stupping? Since when are you Jewish?

What? Who cares, you know what I meant!

Okay, okay. Alice. Her name is Alice and she wants to write some story on me for LA magazine. I told her we should have dinner. That’s it, nothing more. But, I dont think it was her that called. I called an old friend last night, thats probably who called.

Bette got up and put her plate in the sink. She keep her back to Simone.

Last night was extremely important to me. The fact that you didnt show up really hurt. Then the whole mess with Toni. At least, the opening went really well. Im sure Randle told you. But, it hurt thats all.

Simone got up and went to Bette. She turned Bette to face her.

I didnt mean to hurt you. You know that.

Bette sighed. Simone answered with a light kiss. Bette replied by pulling Simone closer and deepening the kiss. Simones hands slipped beneath Bettes blouse. She pushed Bette up against the counter never breaking their kiss. Their clothing disappeared from their bodies. Bette grabbed Simone and pushed her back leading her into a chair. Bette straddled Simone. She grinded her bare body down against Simone. She took face in her hand and kissed her passionately. Their lust turning to desperation as they found themselves lost in each as they climaxed.

Bettes head feel against Simones shoulder and her body nearly went limp from the explosive *****. Simone held Bette loosely equally spent.

A couple minutes passed before Simone broke the silence.

Why cant it be just about this? Enjoying each other when we can.

Bette lifted her head and got up from her straddled position on top of Simone. She looked at the young woman.

This was all new to her, acknowledging her feeling for a woman. Letting it go beyond being friends. Maybe she had been taking it more serious then she thought.

Youre right. But, I still wish you would have made it to the opening. One of your paintings sold during silent auction. It was one of the highest prices.

Good then I wont have to work so many hours at the restaurant.

That would be a good thing. Im jumping in the shower.

Ill join you.